Marjorie L. Meinecke, of Elcho, died Saturday, December 13, 2014 at home with family at her side. She was 87 years old. She was born on July 20, 1927 in Milwaukee, a daughter of John and Irene (Vanselow) Leetz. She married Gerald Meinecke on September 18, 1948 at Siloah Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He survives.
She was a graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran High School in Milwaukee with the class of 1945.
As a young lady she worked as a medical secretary for an orthopedic surgeon in Milwaukee. Mrs. Meinecke was a homemaker raising her sons in Milwaukee.
She worked at Siloah Lutheran Church and School as secretary. For 20 years she served as secretary for the Milwaukee Women's Bowling Association followed by five years as secretary of the Milwaukee Men's Bowling Association. She retired to Elcho in 2003.
She bowled twice a week and bowled in 30 national tournaments. Mrs. Meinecke was a member of the National 500 Club and received many national bowling achievement awards.
She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Enterprise.
Survivors including her husband are two sons, John Meinecke, Hartford, James Meinecke, Mayville; four grandchildren, Katie (Ryan) Griffin, Lee Meinecke, Jack Meinecke and Zachary Meinecke; one great-grandson Roy Griffin; a sister, Janette Stendler, Milwaukee; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Chimes at Wisconsin Memorial Park (13235 West Capitol Drive) Brookfield, with Rev. Neil Varnum officiating. Burial will take place in Wisconsin Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:30 - 1 p.m. in the chapel.
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I will always cherish and love the times we spent together.Love John
My grandmother was a happy, nice woman, who always enjoyed company of her family and friends wherever she was. Although I loved her very much, I am glad she is in a better place where she no longer has to suffer. I am happy I was able to see her on one of her best days near the end. I love her very much, but I am glad I did not have to see her di. It would just break my heart even more. I loved her and look forward to attending her funeral.
Christmas 2013
I will be forever grateful for your love and guidance. Love Jim
We each purchased our first desktop computer on the same day together. Mine was replaced a few years later with a newer one, hers remained in use until about a year ago when it would no longer work. I tried to convince her to get an iPad to replace it, but she insisted we bring her typewriter upstairs from the basement to use in it's place.
I have been influenced by her daily crossword puzzle solving, her wonderful baking & candy making, and her travels across the country. She always sent me a postcard from every place to traveled to.
She was social and stayed connected. She went to her high school reunion every year! She was a fantastic bowler; served on the Milwaukee Women's Bowling Association Board of Directors; was in their Hall of Fame and was a Wisconsin Women's 500 Bowling Club Life Member.
I admire her positive attitude despite everything life threw her way. She was wonderfully married for 66 years and shared her advice on marriage with Ryan & I.
We will miss you so much Grandma. Love you sweetie.
Great Grandma Meinecke & Roy
To John, Jim and your dad: So sorry to hear of your loss. Many fond memories of pool in the basement on 87th Street, Marshall Tucker band, flying eggs, running for our lives, crazy car rides, Romeo and Juliet (busted), sand for icy streets for Jim's elementary softball team I coached and many more. Your mom was always there to welcome me into your house. God bless you all, with prayers and positive memories.
Thanks for being a wonderful Mother in law. I will miss our quiet conversations when the "boys" were out. We always shared a laugh or two.
So sorry for your loss we will all miss her at St Johns Ev Lutheran Church. May God give you the strength to bear your Loss. God Bless!
My favorite photo of Marge, her Grand Daughter Katie and Great Grandson Roy. I love the smile on her face.
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